Police drivers will have more legal protection if they are involved in a crash, in a bid to tackle criminals on mopeds, as part of Home Office plans.
New proposals aim to smash the "myth" that officers cannot pursue riders who are not wearing helmets.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44204844
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It will not make much of a difference.
Even if the police are involved in an accident and Johny the scrote gets killed due to his own misdeads, the IPOC (complaints dept) will persue the officer regardless of what the CPS decide.
This is potentially worse as the liklihood of sacking for 'gross misconduct' as is the norm under these circumstances is worse than being sacked for driving without due care etc.
e.g.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44156350
Even if the police are involved in an accident and Johny the scrote gets killed due to his own misdeads, the IPOC (complaints dept) will persue the officer regardless of what the CPS decide.
This is potentially worse as the liklihood of sacking for 'gross misconduct' as is the norm under these circumstances is worse than being sacked for driving without due care etc.
e.g.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44156350
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Re: Bike criminals
Surely shooting as in the case you quote is a different issueThis is potentially worse as the liklihood of sacking for 'gross misconduct' as is the norm under these circumstances is worse than being sacked for driving without due care etc.
e.g.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44156350
At least its a step on the side of the police and let the scrotes know that "No helmet No chase" is not true and officers will be supported in such cases.
Authorising them to shoot bike thieves would be fine with me
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It's my experience that the usual outcome of more police powers is increased harm to the innocent, the unlucky and easy the target, police allready have more than enough powers, it's the implementation of such that needs major reform IMHO.
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So what do you suggest ?HedgeHopper wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 1:32 pm It's my experience that the usual outcome of more police powers is increased harm to the innocent, the unlucky and easy the target, police allready have more than enough powers, it's the implementation of such that needs major reform IMHO.
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Big Plus one on that. They always go for the easy target. Even traffic wardens are told not to ticket scrap looking motors as the system will just waste money trying to make them pay the fine. Also look at the revenue lost since they got rid of paper tax discs it’s in the millions. I know people who don’t bother as they stay local and no ANPR cameras. Also what about————- NO don’t get me started. Nige.